Diaper Swappers

tuxgirl · 02-13-2013, 07:12 PM

Ok, my dd got jealous that I have been wrapping my newbie, so I tried a back carry for the first time today. Is this good? She seems to like it, but I'm feeling like I need a more supportive wrap. This should be a basic ruck, I think.

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Any suggestions?

qsefthuko · 02-13-2013, 07:13 PM

I can't help as I use ring slings but wanted to say you two look cute.

tuxgirl · 02-13-2013, 07:26 PM

Thanks!

Okay, I played a bit more, and its a bit more comfy for me now, but I feel like her seat isn't as good now.

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I'm guessing somehow Tibetan works better for me or something.

corinne76 · 02-13-2013, 11:04 PM

Looks good to me. You could get her higher to make it more comfortable. I like to wear DS high up where he can see over my shoulder. Also, you're right, she could have a better seat in the second set of pics. Just make sure to reach under and pull the fabric taut and then tuck under her bum and get knee to knee coverage.
Oh, and I prefer tibetan as well. PLus it just looks hella cool

monkeybunns · 02-16-2013, 02:56 AM

The first picture her legs could have been in more of an M shape with her knees above her bum-I like to get my son on my back and then tuck the fabric up under him and between us covering knee to knee and then I will tighten the top rail on each side super snug. In the second set of pictures I think the tip rail could have been a little snugger. Don't pull the bottom rail-just the top and make sure the slack is out of the middle. After the top rail is snug check the seat again while the tails are in between your legs. Make sure it covers knee to knee (you can feel if she's in an M position at this time and make adjustments if necessary) and in between you. If you struggle getting a good seat try tucking the fabric up around her in the front of her pants before popping her on your back. After you check the seat a second time you can work with one side to do the over the leg and under the opposite and tuck between your legs to do the same with the other side. Hope this helps!

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tuxgirl · 02-16-2013, 09:49 AM

Thanks!

katjoy · 03-02-2013, 11:08 PM

practice makes perfect!

02-13-2013, 07:12 PM	#1
tuxgirl Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 508 Ratings: 1 Feedback: 100%	Is this a good ruck? Ok, my dd got jealous that I have been wrapping my newbie, so I tried a back carry for the first time today. Is this good? She seems to like it, but I'm feeling like I need a more supportive wrap. This should be a basic ruck, I think. Any suggestions?

02-13-2013, 07:13 PM	#2
qsefthuko Registered Users Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 6,118 Ratings: 67 Feedback: 100%	Re: Is this a good ruck? I can't help as I use ring slings but wanted to say you two look cute. __________________

02-13-2013, 07:26 PM	#3
tuxgirl Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 508 Ratings: 1 Feedback: 100%	Thanks! Okay, I played a bit more, and its a bit more comfy for me now, but I feel like her seat isn't as good now. I'm guessing somehow Tibetan works better for me or something.

02-13-2013, 11:04 PM	#4
corinne76 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 7,357 Ratings: 107 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Is this a good ruck? Looks good to me. You could get her higher to make it more comfortable. I like to wear DS high up where he can see over my shoulder. Also, you're right, she could have a better seat in the second set of pics. Just make sure to reach under and pull the fabric taut and then tuck under her bum and get knee to knee coverage. Oh, and I prefer tibetan as well. PLus it just looks hella cool __________________ Wife to DH (7/07) and mommy to DD (12/07) and DS (2/11) Last edited by corinne76; 02-13-2013 at 11:06 PM.

02-16-2013, 02:56 AM	#5
monkeybunns Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,070 Ratings: 17 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	The first picture her legs could have been in more of an M shape with her knees above her bum-I like to get my son on my back and then tuck the fabric up under him and between us covering knee to knee and then I will tighten the top rail on each side super snug. In the second set of pictures I think the tip rail could have been a little snugger. Don't pull the bottom rail-just the top and make sure the slack is out of the middle. After the top rail is snug check the seat again while the tails are in between your legs. Make sure it covers knee to knee (you can feel if she's in an M position at this time and make adjustments if necessary) and in between you. If you struggle getting a good seat try tucking the fabric up around her in the front of her pants before popping her on your back. After you check the seat a second time you can work with one side to do the over the leg and under the opposite and tuck between your legs to do the same with the other side. Hope this helps! Sent from my iPod touch using DS Forum-sometimes my iPod thinks it's a better speller than me... __________________ Ashley~LLL leader & wife of a Nuclear Chem grad student and hsing mommy of Monkey (4/08), Kangaroo (1/11) and 3 angels Mama behind Monkey Bunns / Blog / WAHM thread / Corvallis Babywearers